Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)

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Alexander Schwabe

Alexander Schwabe (Russian: Александр Петрович Швабе) was a Russian painter known for his detailed and vivid hunting scenes and animal portraits. Born in 1824, Schwabe became a prominent artist of his time, specializing in depicting animals in their natural settings. His works often featured horses, dogs, and scenes of hunts, reflecting his deep passion for nature and wildlife.

Schwabe's career began with commissions from the Russian Imperial family, which significantly boosted his reputation. He painted numerous portraits of prized horses and hunting dogs for Emperor Nicholas I and other members of the aristocracy. His notable works include "Horses with a Shepherd and a Dog" (1850), "Deer Hunt in the Vicinity of Gatchina" (1860), and "Wolves Attacking a Herd of Horses" (1863). These pieces showcased his ability to capture the dynamic movement and energy of animals in action​.

In addition to his paintings, Schwabe was recognized for his academic contributions. In 1861, he was appointed as a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts, reflecting his influence and expertise in animal painting. His works were frequently exhibited in academic shows between 1844 and 1863, and many of his paintings are now housed in prestigious collections, such as the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the Gatchina Palace​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, Alexander Schwabe's paintings offer a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Russian aristocratic life and their passion for hunting and nature. To stay updated on new sales and auction events related to Alexander Schwabe's works, sign up for our updates.

Date and place of birt:1824, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1872, Tallinn, Russian Empire
Nationality:Latvia, Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Animalist, Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Animalistic, Parade portrait
Art style:Realism, Romanticism

Creators Latvia

Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov (1869 - 1938)
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov
1869 - 1938
Vasily Nikolayevich Masyutin (1884 - 1955)
Vasily Nikolayevich Masyutin
1884 - 1955
Ludolfs Liberts (1895 - 1959)
Ludolfs Liberts
1895 - 1959
Abel Pann (1883 - 1963)
Abel Pann
1883 - 1963
Alfons Spring (1843 - 1908)
Alfons Spring
1843 - 1908
Vija Celmins (1938)
Vija Celmins
1938
Lea Matisovna Davydova-Medene (1921 - 1986)
Lea Matisovna Davydova-Medene
1921 - 1986
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Frančeska Kirke (1953)
Frančeska Kirke
1953
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Johann Lebrecht Eggink (1784 - 1867)
Johann Lebrecht Eggink
1784 - 1867
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov (1950)
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov
1950
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Raimonds Staprans (1926)
Raimonds Staprans
1926
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902

Creators Realism

Florent Nicolas Crabeels (1829 - 1896)
Florent Nicolas Crabeels
1829 - 1896
José Rodrigues (1828 - 1887)
José Rodrigues
1828 - 1887
Michel Marie Charles Verlat (1824 - 1890)
Michel Marie Charles Verlat
1824 - 1890
Victor Lagye (1825 - 1896)
Victor Lagye
1825 - 1896
Jean-Augustin Franquelin (1798 - 1839)
Jean-Augustin Franquelin
1798 - 1839
Jacobus van Looy (1855 - 1930)
Jacobus van Looy
1855 - 1930
Mikhail Ivanovich Avilov (1882 - 1954)
Mikhail Ivanovich Avilov
1882 - 1954
Anton Zwengauer (1810 - 1884)
Anton Zwengauer
1810 - 1884
Victor-Louis Mottez (1809 - 1897)
Victor-Louis Mottez
1809 - 1897
William Westall (1781 - 1850)
William Westall
1781 - 1850
Johann Georg Trautmann (1713 - 1769)
Johann Georg Trautmann
1713 - 1769
Ernst Seger (1868 - 1939)
Ernst Seger
1868 - 1939
Tatiana Vasilevna Afanaseva (1946)
Tatiana Vasilevna Afanaseva
1946
Septime Le Pippre (1833 - 1871)
Septime Le Pippre
1833 - 1871
Carl Milton Jensen (1855 - 1928)
Carl Milton Jensen
1855 - 1928
Grigorii Grigorevich Gagarin (1810 - 1893)
Grigorii Grigorevich Gagarin
1810 - 1893
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